The McMaster Marauders women's basketball team fell to the Brock Badgers 67-54 in the Bob Davis Gym on Wednesday night.
 
After a tough loss at home on Saturday, the Marauders came out strong against the Badgers and their determination proved itself early in the game.
 
McMaster ended the first quarter two points ahead of the Badgers at 20-18.
 
Veteran guard Sarah Gates put away 16 of McMaster's points in the first half of the game, including a trio of three-pointers.
 
Though the Marauders continued to put baskets away, they fell short in the second quarter and Brock took a 36-33 lead at half time.
 
With Clare Sharkey on the rebound, McMaster continued to persevere both offensively and defensively — the forward grabbed six of her eight rebounds in the second half alone.
 
However, even with McMaster's tenacity at the net, Brock jumped ahead, snatching 12 more points than the Marauders in the third quarter.
 
Hard minutes played in the second half by point guard Arianne Soriano and forward Amy Stinson wouldn't be wasted though.
 
Down 58-43 going into the fourth quarter, McMaster pressed on, outscoring the Badgers 11-9 in an attempt to close the gap between them.
 
Ultimately, McMaster couldn't squeak past the Badgers though and Brock took the game by 13 points.
 
The Marauders are set to take on Brock in a home-game rematch on Saturday at 1 pm in celebration of Black History Month.